Volleyball Coach - Middle School

milton; Milton (MA); On-site; USD 2,000 - 3,000; Part time

Job summary

Milton Academy is seeking a Volleyball Coach for the Middle School Fall season. Practices run daily from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.; games are on Wednesdays and Fridays from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The season starts September 14 and ends November 18, 2026, with no weekend commitments.

This is a seasonal, Fall 2026 position and may renew based on school needs. The coach will lead practices, travel with the team, and collaborate with the athletic director throughout the season.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication is required.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and students.
• Understanding of confidentiality and related issues.
• Open to supervision and professional development.
• Desire to be part of a dynamic educational community.

Responsibilities

• Organize practices to develop fundamental volleyball skills and motivate student-athletes.
• Travel with the team to home/away games.
• Communicate with the Middle School Athletic Director throughout the season.
• Provide strategy, physical training, and techniques to improve individual and team performance.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Willingness to learn

Professional demeanor

Job description

Position: Volleyball Coach - Middle School

Department: Middle School Athletics

Location: CSG, Milton Academy Campus, Milton, MA

Hours: Monday-Friday from 2:30-3:30 p.m., with game days happening on Wednesday and Friday afternoons (2:30-5:30 p.m.)

FLSA: Exempt

Classification: Staff - Seasonal Position

Stipend: $2000-3000/season based on experience

Milton Academy is an independent college preparatory K–12 school, boarding and day in grades 9–12, located just outside of Boston.

Milton Academy cultivates in its students a passion for learning and a respect for others. Embracing diversity and the pursuit of excellence, we create a community in which individuals develop competence, confidence and character. Our active learning environment, in and out of the classroom, develops creative and critical thinkers, unafraid to express their ideas, prepared to seek meaningful lifetime success and to live by our motto, “Dare to be true.”

Summary of Position:

The Middle School at Milton Academy is seeking a volleyball coach for the Fall season. Daily practices run from 2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m., and game days are scheduled on Wednesdays and Fridays. The season begins on September 14 and concludes on November 18. There are no weekend commitments.

This is a seasonal position for the Fall 2026 school year. May be eligible for renewal depending on school needs.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Organizing practices to help improve fundamental skills and motivating student-athletes.

• Traveling to and from home/away games with the team.

• Communicating with the Middle School Athletic Director throughout the season.

• Providing strategy, physical training, and techniques to help their student-athletes reach individual and team success.

Supervision to be received: Middle School Athletic Director

Supervision to be exercised: None

Education/Certification/Licensure

Required: NA

Preferred: NA

Experience

Required: NA

Preferred: Experience coaching kids at the middle school level.

Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external constituencies.

• Understanding of confidentiality and related issues.

• Receptive to supervision and professional development.

• Desire to be a part of a dynamic educational community.

Physical Abilities

• Must be able to work at a computer for up to 8 hours each day in conjunction with OSHA requirements.

• Must be able to move around the Milton Academy campus without restriction.

• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds.

The essential functions and basic skills have been included in this job description; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This position description is subject to change at any time.

Milton Academy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on any category protected by federal, state, or local law, including but not limited to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, citizenship or national or ethnic origin.